The Richard P. Braun Transportation Scholarship is given to University of Minnesota undergraduate students pursuing degrees related to transportation who have demonstrated academic merit and leadership skills. One scholarship is awarded per year.
The scholarship honors Richard P. Braun’s leadership in transportation within the Minnesota Department of Transportation and for founding CTS.
Recipients each receive a $1,500 scholarship award and a plaque from CTS. Awards may be disbursed as a taxable, lump-sum payment. Applications are reviewed by a subcommittee comprised of representation from CTS scholars, the CTS Education and Engagement Council, and CTS staff.
The awards are presented at the Center's Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. Student recipients and their advisors are invited to attend.
Application Process
Applications for 2026 are now closed. Instructions for the 2027 award will be available by January 2027.
Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Undergraduate students attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, with a preference for students in their junior or senior year.
- Studying toward a degree in a transportation-related discipline.
- Able to demonstrate academic merit.
- Active students during semester of the award.
This award may be renewable to the recipient, provided the recipient demonstrates satisfactory progress toward a degree and continues to meet the criteria of the award.
Award Criteria and Scoring
- Student summary and resume reflection of how coursework, capstone project, internships, volunteer, and/or education activities have contributed to desire and interest in entering the transportation field (40 points).
- Experience in leadership positions and the description of how that experience will help with a future in a transportation-related career (30 points).
- Letter of recommendation confirming the applicant’s good character and explaining why the applicant should receive the award (30 points).
Award Recipients
View a list of recipients of the Richard P. Braun Transportation Scholarship.
Questions?
Please contact Carissa Frandrup, CTS program coordinator, at [email protected].